Hi Everyone

[The Phantom]

My best friend from my army days had the nickname Phantom

Cool!

 

[MissChick@dee]

Hiya
Nice to meet you!

 

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

Hi there, from NSW! @The Phantom was correct I am also from AU

 

[feathermaid]

Hello there, sorry to hear you're having trouble with your hen. The thread you posted on is old so you may not get many replies. Please start your own thread with details including your location, what you're feeding, age, breed and her symptoms. It would also be very helpful to include pictures: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/

It's summer there, so if your birds haven't been laying for a while, are they older? Could they be close to the end of their laying years? Besides being eggbound, many production breed hens do succumb to other reproductive issues like egg peritonitis.
If she has crusty stuff on her bum, a warm epsom salt soak in a plastic tote for about 15-20 min will help her relax and also loosen up all that poo so you can rinse her feathers clean. Towel her off and use a blow dryer. I did this a couple times with one of my hens and she actually enjoyed it. A dirty bottom can cause other problems that you don't want to happen...
Vent Gleet aka Nasty Chicken Butt
Flystrike

I'm sure someone more experienced can help you better. I hope your hen gets better!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens

 

[N F C]

Hi Rachel, the ER forum was the best place to find out what's going on with your girl. Hope all is well soon!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Rachel and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Shadrach]

Hello Rachel.
Welcome to BYC.
I've always wanted to visit Tasmania.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Rachel and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Just based on the description, it sounds like it could be vent gleet. I'm sure the good people in the ER forum will be able to help you. Good luck with your girl.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Rachel and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Sorry for your issue, I put a shout out on the thread over in the ER section